It’s Friday. Pilate’s struggling. The council is conspiring. The crowd is vilifying. They don’t even know That Sunday’s comin’.

It’s Friday. The disciples are running Like sheep without a shepherd. Mary’s crying. Peter is denying. But they don’t know That Sunday’s a comin’.

It’s Friday. The Romans beat my Jesus. They robe him in scarlet. They crown him with thorns. But they don’t know That Sunday’s comin’.

It’s Friday. See Jesus walking to Calvary. His blood dripping. His body stumbling. And his spirit’s burdened. But you see, it’s only Friday. Sunday’s comin’.

It’s Friday. The world’s winning. People are sinning. And evil’s grinning.

It’s Friday. The soldiers nail my Savior’s hands To the cross. They nail my Savior’s feet
To the cross. And then they raise him up Next to criminals. It’s Friday. But let me tell you something Sunday’s comin’.

It’s Friday. The disciples are questioning. What has happened to their King. And the Pharisees are celebrating That their scheming Has been achieved. But they don’t know It’s only Friday. Sunday’s comin’.

It’s Friday. He’s hanging on the cross. Feeling forsaken by his Father. Left alone and dying
Can nobody save him? Ooooh It’s Friday. But Sunday’s comin’.

It’s Friday. The earth trembles. The sky grows dark. My King yields his spirit. It’s Friday.
Hope is lost. Death has won. Sin has conquered. and Satan’s just a laughin’.

It’s Friday. Jesus is buried. A soldier stands guard. And a rock is rolled into place. But it’s Friday. It is only Friday. Sunday is a comin’!

Sorrow now, but the resurrection’s on Sunday.

I’ve been doing these devotions called the ​First15. The ideas is that you spend the first 15 minutes of your day with God. In doing them, I am realizing how much of God I have missed. How surface level my relationship is with Him and how deep it could possibly go if I am willing. I think that sometimes we see abundant life and we think eternal. But eternal and abundant are two different words. Abundant means: existing or available in large quantities; plentiful. I want a life full of Jesus. I pray that Jesus will help me attain it, because I can not do it on my own.

Don’t take for granted the Word of God. God’s Word can do more than anything you or I ever could say or write. So, when you give someone counsel, advice, hope or encouragement try using God’s word instead of your own.

“For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

When we are children anything is possible. Then, we grow up, and trouble and worry wear us down. However, if we obeyed the command of Matthew 6:34, “Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” and trusted in God’s promise found in Matthew 19:26, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Our child-like faith might return to us. Are you willing to try?

Our actions speak much louder than our words. Here is a great example: Matthew 21:29-31 tells of two sons who are both asked to do something by their father. One son says that he will, but then changes his mind and does not complete the task. The other son says he won’t but changes his mind and completes the task. Jesus asks which of the two sons did the father’s will. The chief priests and elders answered that the second son did the father’s will. And they were correct. But Jesus’ response was “Jesus said to them, “I assure you: Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you!” But, why? The chief priests were living like the first son. Saying they were following God, but doing the opposite; while the sinners were acting like the second son. They were repenting of their evil ways and living for God. Which are you?

Have you heard the song “Fear is a liar” by Zach Williams. It’s one of my husband’s favorites right now. It goes well with Psalm 56:4. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 56:4

The truth is, if God has purpose in everything, then, everything that happens to me, good and bad, has a purpose. I may not know why, but one day I can ask. My desire is to remember to thank Him in the good and trust Him in the bad.

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42) Life is best when it’s shared with others. This Sunday, I’m going to my church. I will connect with God and with those around me who are doing the same. Of course we can connect with God on our own, and we do, but connecting with Him and fellow believers is refreshing. Are you going to church?